Shakopee Fall 2026 Planning
Start planning your fall getaway to Shakopee! Festivals, corn mazes, concerts, and apple picking: whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities or nightlife, Shakopee is your destination for seasonal fun.
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Weekends through October 4, 2026 plus Labor Day and Friday, October 2
Explore the realm of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, with an artisan market featuring over 250 vendors, live jousting, entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Upcoming theme weekends this fall include Woofstock (September 5-7), Bold North Adventure (September 12-13), Wine, Chocolate, and Romance (September 19-20), Art Affair (September 26-27), and Oktoberfest (October 3-4).
Weekends September 13-October 26, 2026, plus Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17
Make lifelong memories at Sever’s Fall Festival. Navigate the corn maze, play in a corn pit, watch the pig races, take a hay ride, and visit the petting zoo. The festival also features live entertainment including music, wildlife shows, Norm the Magician, and Kidsdance. Over a dozen food vendors will be serving up fall favorites like roasted corn and caramel apples, plus fair staples and international eats.
Pick your own apples at Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest, with varieties including Honeycrisp, Haralson, and Zestar! The family-friendly orchard also features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and Apple Blossom Park, where kids can play games and meet farm animals. Be sure to stop by the farm market for freshly baked apple goodies and the craft cider bar for refreshing sips.
Shaktoberfest at Badger Hill Brewing
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Toast autumn with an Oktoberfest-inspired bash at Badger Hill Brewing. The festival includes seasonal brews, a 5K fun run/walk, live music, games, and more. Check Badger Hill Brewing’s Facebook page for additional details.
Catch a fall show on the lawn at Mystic Lake Amphitheater. Upcoming concerts include Wu-Tang Clan (September 1), Slayer (September 4), Lil Wayne (September 15), Iron Maiden (September 19), Staind (September 24), and Pitbull (September 26). Visit the amphitheater’s website for a complete schedule.
Tricks and Treats at Valleyfair
Discover the not-too-scary side of Halloween at Valleyfair’s kid-focused daytime celebration. In addition family-friendly rides, Tricks and Treats includes Halloween activities, live entertainment, and themed food and drinks. For the most up-to-date information about Tricks and Treats dates and offerings, visit Valleyfair’s website.
Prepare to be terrified at Valleyfair’s after-dark Halloween event. Expect thrilling coasters, scary creatures roaming the park, and haunted attractions. Enjoy spooky entertainment as well as Halloween-themed eats and alcoholic beverages. Dates and additional details about ValleyScare will be available on Valleyfair’s website.
Select dates October 16-November 1, 2026
Get in the spooky spirit with dinner and ghost stories on the grounds of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Tickets include entertainment, meal, beverages, and a souvenir mug. A ghost hunt follows each show.
Through October 31, 2026
Grab a drink at Shakopee’s Social District before it closes for the season. Buy a drink from a participating bar or restaurant and explore the designated social district area downtown and the Canterbury entertainment area, including sidewalks, plazas, and participating businesses.
Plan a fall getaway to Shakopee! Shakopee is home to Valleyfair, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Amphitheater, and the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. It’s also conveniently located to area destinations like Chanhassen Dinner Theatres and Mystic Lake.